Matter Review

Which state of matter can be described as being in the shape of a square or sphere?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

A student made a table to show what tools to use to measure the properties of different materials. There is a mistake in the table. Which statement is correct?

• The tool to measure mass should be a ruler instead of a balance.

• The tool to measure volume should be a balance instead of a scale.

• The tool to measure mass should be a graduated cylinder instead of a balance.

• The tool to measure volume should be a graduated cylinder instead of a scale.

There are two cubes of the same size sitting on a table. Which of the following is DEFINITELY the same about the two cubes?

• mass

• volume

• texture

• color

A student uses a balance scale to measure the mass of an object. While measuring, the right side of the balance scale is lower than the left side. Which explains why?

• There is more mass in the left side of the balance scale.

• There is less mass in the right side of the balance scale.

• There is more mass in the right side of the balance scale.

• There is the same amount of mass in both sides of the balance scale.

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-2

Which of the following is true about liquids? Select all that apply.

• they have a definite shape

• they have a definite volume

• they do not have a definite shape

• they do not have a definite volume

Which of the following is true about gases? Select all that apply.

• they have a definite shape

• they have a definite volume

• they do not have a definite shape

• they do not have a definite volume

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following statements is true about the picture?

Select all that apply.

• The volume of the black ball is greater than the volume of the red ball.

• The volume of the red ball is greater than the volume of the black ball.

• The mass of the red ball is less than the mass of the black ball.

• The mass of the black ball is less than the mass of the red ball.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which of the following is true about solids? Select all that apply.

• they have a definite shape

• they have a definite volume

• they do not have a definite shape

• they do not have a definite volume

Which of the following can be used to find the volume of an object? Select all that apply.

• use a graduated cylinder for liquids

• use a balance scale

• use a thermometer

• use water displacement

• use the formula

  V = l x w x h

Which of the following can be used to find the mass of an object?

• a graduated cylinder

• a ruler

• a balance scale

• a measuring cup